11 November 2009
In response to the publication of the Independent Monitoring Board’s report Include Youth carried out a number of consultations and focus groups with young people in Hydebank Young Offenders Centre.
Include Youth were keen to gain a young persons perspective of the YOC and therefore we worked with young people on the juvenile (ie aged 17 and below) landings between April and July 2009 with verification undertaken in August. This included discussions around being locked up, the daily routine, relationships with staff, education provision, physical and mental health needs and the complaints procedure. We have attempted to verify and confirm young people's experiences and views as robustly as possible and are confident that this report is an accurate representation of the views of the young people we spoke to. The report outlines the opinions of the young people on each of these issues, drawing heavily on direct quotes and with minimal interpretation or analysis from us. It is important to note that this report does not represent either an evaluation or an inspection of Hydebank YOC but a reflection of the direct experiences, views and perceptions of the children who have been held there in 2009.
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